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Prosciutto and pear salad with arugula

Ireland – A Travelogue Part Two

06/24/2026
Part Two May 26-28 We left at 7:00 AM to get to Kansas City and...
Carriage Crossing sign with vintage buggy display.

Homemade Perfection

03/22/2026
A couple of months ago, I promised that I would visit shops, markets, and restaurants...
Ways to prepare for Monday on Sunday.

Preparing for Monday

02/09/2026
A while back, I made a graphic for a Facebook post, which I hope is...
Pink flowers in vase on wooden table.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

01/24/2026
Do you believe in recycling? Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Would you like to be, but...
Heart-shaped string art with yellow flowers.

Protect Your Dignity

12/20/2025
This blog is more serious than most articles I write.  There’s a good reason for...
Snowflake text with red Christmas ornaments.

Noel

11/21/2025
Every time I see the word Noel, I remember a funny story about our middle...
Colorful floral wreath on wooden fence.

Faux Florals and Greenery

10/13/2025
Are you on the fence about using artificial flowers in your home? I understand. I...
Modern kitchen with marble island and cabinetry.

Design Decisions

10/13/2025
Most of us only get to design or re-design our kitchen or bathroom(s) once or twice in our...
Hand touching a touchscreen display.

Let’s Talk Customer Service

09/17/2025
Has anyone else noticed a marked decline in customer service recently?  I’m not talking about...
Smiling person driving white car, waving hello.

Traveling Alone

09/08/2025
I’m on my own now and I’m such a worry wort. My husband has been...